10th annual 'Papa Hops' charity softball tournament kicks off on Chicago's South Side
The event, hosted by the Tom Hopkins Foundation, raises money for local athletics and families affected by cancer.
Tinley Park coach gets special sendoff from cheerleaders, community as she battles breast cancer
A special sendoff happened Friday morning in Tinley Park for a mom and coach who was recently diagnosed with an aggressive case of breast cancer.
Chicago White Sox build playgrounds for kids battling cancer
The Chicago White Sox have joined a major volunteer effort to give back to local kids.
Honeybees can detect lung cancer, researchers say
Researchers at Michigan State University have learned that honeybees can detect chemicals associated with lung cancer in human breath.
Don Omar reveals he’s battling cancer
Reggaeton artist Don Omar revealed he is battling cancer, according to a post published to his Instagram account over the weekend.
Northwestern Medicine achieves breakthrough in glioblastoma treatment
In what is being hailed as a major breakthrough, scientists from Northwestern Medicine have successfully used ultrasound technology to target and treat glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer.
Doctor warns against 'anti-sunscreen' TikToks: 'Nobody is dying of sunscreen'
Videos are circulating on TikTok saying sunscreen does more harm than good. The videos can be found just by searching for “anti-sunscreen," but before you take advice from social media, an Arizona skin cancer doctor weighs in with the truth.
Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds
A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.
West Loop bakery hosts special fundraiser for Park Ridge girl battling leukemia
Chicago's Levain Bakery in the West Loop transformed on Tuesday to support the fight against childhood cancer and to celebrate a special birthday.
